Resources to Help Promote Your Child's Good Health

Resources to Help Promote Your Child's Good Health

Resources to Help Promote Your Child's Good Health

USA.gov sent this bulletin at 10/17/2012 01:10 PM EDT

October is Children's Health Month. If you are a parent or caregiver, check out these resources to help promote your child's good health:

• Vaccines -- Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect children from several potentially serious diseases. Get recommended vaccine information based on your child's age group.
• Nutrition Resources and 10 Kid-Friendly Veggies and Fruits (pdf) -- Encourage children to eat vegetables and fruits by making it fun. Get ideas for healthy snacks and meals.
• Child Development -- Get the basics about healthy development; learn about specific conditions that affect development; get parenting tips; and more.
• Developmental Milestones -- Skills such as crawling, walking, and waving are developmental milestones. Check out milestones for children between the ages of two months and five years.
• Oral Health -- Find out what you can do to help prevent tooth decay and other oral diseases. 
• Child Safety -- Get resources to help keep your child safe during different stages of development.
• Physical Activity -- Children need 60 minutes of play with moderate to vigorous activity every day. Get ideas for steps you can take to increase your child's level of activity.

Many elements contribute to a child's good health and overall well-being. Find additional topics on children's health.